Democracy Map Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Movement Advancement Project

State primary elections determine the candidates that will be on the ballot for the general election. States primary election systems vary widely, with some elections only open to voters registered with a particular party, while other states allow non-affiliated voters to participate as well. While most state primary systems are partisan, a few states have adopted nonpartisan primaries, in which voters cast a ballot in a single primary with all candidates on the same ballot.

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This map illustrates states that require post-election audits, a nonpartisan process that allows states to verify the accuracy and performance of voting equipment and vote counting machines.

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Efficient Absentee/Mail Ballot Processing

By lightsource_superadmin March 25, 2026

Automatic Voter Registration

By lightsource_superadmin March 25, 2026

Proof of Citizenship Requirements for Registration

By lightsource_superadmin March 25, 2026

This map tracks the landscape of proof of citizenship laws, which require individuals to provide documents such as a passport or original birth certificate to be registered to vote. These laws disproportionately impact marginalized communities, create immense administrative and cost burdens on election officials, and disrupt current registration systems.

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Election Officials Face Threats of Undue Criminal Penalties/Fines

By lightsource_superadmin March 25, 2026

Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 election was conducted safely and securely, and also saw record turnout – thanks in large part to the work of nonpartisan election officials. Despite this success, in 2021 some state legislatures enacted new harsh criminal penalties that threaten election officials with felony charges and heavy fines for minor technical infractions “increasing the potential for targeted intimidation and partisan abuse of election officials.”

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